OSWEGO COUNTY – Operation Oswego County, Inc. (OOC) joined friends, family, and supporters of the brewery to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the 6 Acres Farm Brewery taproom and event space, located at 393 Fort Leazier Road in Mexico, New York.
The event marked the culmination of a journey that began when 6 Acres Farm Brewery was named the winner of Oswego County’s “Next Great Idea” (NGI) business plan competition in late 2021. The NGI competition is a biennial initiative organized by Operation Oswego County and other key business and community stakeholders to encourage entrepreneurship and new business development in the county.
“Winning the Next Great Idea competition gave us the resources and confidence to move forward with our dream,” said Jenna Behling, co-owner of 6 Acres Farm Brewery. “The support we received from Operation Oswego County and other partners has been incredible—from business planning assistance to the $50,000 seed funding to expand the business and develop our new facility. It’s amazing to open our tasting room and share our farm-crafted beers with the community.”
The brewery is a natural evolution of Behling Orchards, one of the region’s most established and recognized orchards. 6 Acres Farm Brewery offers a unique selection of craft beers brewed with fruits and ingredients cultivated on the farm, along with locally sourced products from across New York State. Paired with a menu featuring specialty hot dogs, the brewery delivers a distinct and flavorful experience that highlights the agricultural heritage of Oswego County and the broader region. In addition to its contributions to the local craft beverage scene, the brewery and taproom at full capacity will support 20 new jobs in brewing production, hospitality, sales, and marketing- further boosting economic growth in the Mexico area.
Austin Wheelock, Executive Director of Operation Oswego County and Co-Chair of the NGI competition, commended the business for its vision and commitment.
“6 Acres Farm Brewery exemplifies what the Next Great Idea competition is all about—turning bold, innovative ideas into catalysts for economic activity and developing quality of life assets for our communities,” Wheelock said. “We’re proud to have supported Jenna and her team along this journey and to see their dream come to life in such a meaningful way.”
Visitors to 6 Acres Farm Brewery can enjoy a variety of fruit-forward beers in a scenic rural setting. The brewery’s taproom and event space offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is an exciting new destination for locals and tourists alike.
Visit the Brewery
6 Acres Farm Brewery is now open to the public at 393 Fort Leazier Road in Mexico, NY. For hours, beer offerings, and events, visit www.6acresfarmbrewery.com or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/6acresfarmbrewery.
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